Spec’s takes possession of a $22K cognac from Rémy Martin

In a playfully over-the-top promotional event on Wednesday, an executive with Rémy Martin showed up at the Spec’s superstore at 2410 Smith to hand-deliver a bottle of Rare Cask 42,6 – a super-exclusive version of the limited-edition Louis XIII cognac.

Check out the photos above to see what it was like outside Spec’s when the creamy white Ghost pulled up and as Spec’s CEO John Rydman took possession of the 750 ml decanter before placing it under lock and key inside the store.

You can read more about the event, and about the cognac, in my story on the cover of the Thursday Business section. It’s also posted on HoustonChronicle.com.

And if you get a chance, you might want to swing by Spec’s — the bottle display is quite a spectacle.

I had a shot of Louis XIII at Ruths Chris in San Antonio, back in mid 90′s it was $100 a shot, they did the whole presentation thing. I drank it like they instructed us, it had nothing on Makers or Weller as far as I am concerned, but wth I wasn’t paying the bill.

I am sure lawyers will love to spend hundreds of thousands of our tax dollars, to help line their back pockets and further the law enforcement industrial complex. WHY is “law enforcement” the only policy for alcohol consumption causing DUI’s?? Why haven’t we restricted the hours of selling alcohol, to the same as liquor stores??? Why haven’t we restricted the amount of beer you can buy from any store at one time to a 12 pack???? why haven’t we restricted the sale of spirits to a fifth??? Why haven’t we restricted the sale of gasoline and alcohol at the same establishment??? Why haven’t we restricted advertising on TV and sporting events???? WHY??? Because its all about the money!!!

Nigel, you seriously need to seek some professional help. Have you been suffering from this for long? Are you talking medication for this? Does you doctor know you have internet access?? How much did you have to drink before you wrote this??

Just why is this news? 22K for a bottle of liquor is obscene when there are so many people that are without jobs and hungry children. There are many homeless sweet and innocent animals on our streets. 22K would go a long way to helping some of these situations. People are just shameful in their overly conspicuous consumption. If I had the 22k to spend I think I could find more Christian things to spend it on like my fellow man or the sweet and innocent dogs and cats that are dumped by callous and uncaring individuals. Just saying people, how do you think God will judge? Bottoms Up!